THE STAYCATION SPECIAL

Dining
Deep Sea
Dining
From jumbo prawn heads to plump oysters and mussels,
there’s nothing more exhilarating than savoring seafood in
its natural state. Leslie Yeh scouts out the best seafood
towers in town, so grab a bib and dig in.
Not Another Meathead
David Laris’ LKF implant Porterhouse
might flaunt its steak first, but the
seafood options are just as gratifying.
Opt for the impressive seafood tower
to share, washed down by a crisp
white varietal from the steakhouse’s
accessible wine selection. You’ll get
a chilled platter of Canadian lobster,
king crab legs, oysters, shrimp and
whatever else is fresh for the day—
accompanied by assorted house
condiments to whet your appetite
for the meat feast to come.
$750 for two, $1,500 for four. 7/F,
California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar St.,
Central, 2522-6366.
Go Fish
If you can’t get yourself to the beach, the
next best place to eat seafood is poolside
at the JW Marriott’s cozy Fish Bar &
Pool Lounge. Get in a few strokes at the
sparkling outdoor pool surrounded by lush
foliage, then bunker down at a table to
sate your appetite with an assortment of
poached prawns, snow crab legs, oysters,
mussels, clams and Boston lobster. We also
love the variety of dipping condiments, from
red wine vinegar with shallots to wasabi soy
and a classic cocktail sauce.
$790 for two. 7/F, JW Marriott Hotel,
One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,
Admiralty, 2810-8366.
Ocean Hysteria
Chef Gianni Caprioli’s cheerful seafood palace Fishsteria is all
about the wow factor—from the luxurious caviar and blinis to
the whole salt-baked fish, and of course, the elegant seafood
platter bursting with ocean produce. The smallest platter
($248) features oysters, scallops, langoustine and blue
shrimp, while the next level up ($488) includes cherry stone
clams, red shrimps and crab legs. For the full monty, the
large platter ($888) offers a complete spread, including
three different types of shrimp. If you love oysters, stop by on
Tuesdays from 5-7:30pm for $10 bivalves and caviar specials.
111 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2343-8111, fishsteria.hk
Bulldozing Into Town
There’s no trendier spot to immerse yourself in the heart of the
sea than at the newly opened Seafood Room, a behemoth
restaurant from Russia-based Bulldozer Group perched high
above Causeway Bay. The idea here is to build your own
seafood platter from the stunning assortment of fresh seafood
displayed at the restaurant’s entrance, including sashimi,
oysters and live shellfish including fresh-market lobster and
prawns (sold at market price). The just-launched weekend
brunch will also feature pre-arranged seafood towers, but why
not take the hands-on route and build your own from scratch?
26/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Rd., Causeway Bay, 3708-9668.
American Shores
Going strong for more than 25 years,
The Bostonian is still one of the best places
in the city to savor western-style seafood
due to its American-sized portions and wide
produce selection. The Seafood Castle ($898)
is a mountain of fresh Boston lobster, oysters,
scallops, prawns, Alaskan crab leg, jade whelks
and razor clams, served with cocktail and
mignonette sauces. If you prefer DIY, you can
create your own platter for two ($918), three
($1,327) or four people ($1,786), choosing 10
items from an expanded menu. Don’t miss
the famous lobster bisque ($148), a thick and
creamy soup boasting a deep oceanic flavor.
The Langham Hong Kong, 8 Peking Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132-7898.
16 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016